This document discusses a multi-modal approach to teaching mathematics that involves exploring, engaging, explaining, elaborating and evaluating using different modes such as numbers, words, stories, real-life examples, symbols, diagrams, and thinking mathematically. It focuses on using calculation, communication, application, manipulation, visualization and strategies to teach mathematical concepts in a technological age.

1. e5- ….. explore, ,engage, explain, elaborate,
evaluate….. e5..... engage, explain explore, elaborate,
e5….. explore, ,engage, explain, Number – calculate evaluate…
elaborate, evaluate….. [computation, strategies, algorithms, equations] Word – communicate
Story- apply [oral and written]
Thinking/Working
Mathematically
e5….. explain, explore ,engage elaborate
,evaluate…..
Real Thing - do e5 ..... engage, explain explore,, elaborate,
evaluate… e5 ….. explain, explore ,engage
Multi-Modal Approach of Teaching Mathematics in a
Technological Age
Symbol – manipulate elaborate ,evaluate…..
Khoon Yoong Wong [algebra, concepts, ‘manipulate the equation Diagram- visualise- to represent
Mathematics and Mathematics Education Group National
Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University
for all its worth’]
Singapore Paper Presentation 2004